So, you have had a flood in your apartment and now there is a mess all over. Hopefully you took the time to call your landlord and get the water turned off. And you are taking the time to document all the damage so your insurance provider will be able to reimburse you. Now it is time to take a look at how to clean up your apartment after a flood so that it looks as good as new and is comfortable to live in again.
Tackling some of the mess after a flood is going to take some time. But starting it as soon as possible will help you to get it done without causing more damage. Some of the steps that you can take to help with this includes:
# Remove any standing water: If there is still some standing water in the apartment, you can use a wet or dry vacuum cleaner, a mop, or even a bucket to help remove the water. Get it picked up as much as you can to avoid further damage or any mold in the area.
# Dry out the area: There are different options that you can use to help with this like towels, dehumidifiers, and fans to make the area as dry as possible. You do not want to leave any water behind during this time.
# Clean and disinfect the area: You need to take the time to use a cleaner to help get all of the surfaces cleaned that were touched by the flood water. This is an extra step that will help prevent the growth mold and mildew that occurred during the time.
# Contact the professionals: Depending on how bad the flood was, you may not be able to do all the work on your own. Consider hiring professionals for water extraction, drying, and to prevent mold from accumulating around your property.
Your landlord should be able to help you out with all of this, providing you assistance and making sure that the apartment will not get ruined along the way to prevent more damage to the property.
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